Side-by-side comparison of Gabon and Algeria across population, economy, quality of life, and more. Data updated 2026.
| Indicator | Gabon | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,513,738 | 47,735,685 |
| Area (km²) | 267,667 | 2,381,740 |
| GDP (PPP) | $48.05B | $722.91B |
| GDP per capita | $18,900 | $15,400 |
| Life Expectancy | 70.4 | 77.9 |
| Birth Rate | 25.5 | 19.6 |
| Death Rate | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.9% | - |
| Unemployment | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Inflation | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 72.0% | 77.0% |
| Military (% GDP) | 1.50% | 8.00% |
| Coastline (km) | 885 | 998 |
| Highest Elevation (m) | 1,050 | 2,908 |